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Environmental Impacts Of Contact Lens Waste, Abigail Wilhelmi Dec 2021

Environmental Impacts Of Contact Lens Waste, Abigail Wilhelmi

Arts & Sciences Undergraduate Showcase

Contact lenses have been used for decades to correct vision, and over 150 million people use contact lenses today. The materials used to make contact lenses have evolved drastically, but ultimately resulted in a specific plastic, silicone-derived hydrogel, which provides maximal comfort and clear vision, while also maintaining the eye health of the user. Contact lenses have enhanced the lives of many people, but a topic that is often left out of contact lens discussions is that of plastic waste. Single-use plastic and increased plastic pollution have recently been areas of concern and expanded research. Contact lenses are often forgotten …


Transitional Vocational Program For Persons With Low Vision And Other Visual Impairments, Andria Lubben, Karen Park, Susan Macdermott, Becki Cohill Aug 2021

Transitional Vocational Program For Persons With Low Vision And Other Visual Impairments, Andria Lubben, Karen Park, Susan Macdermott, Becki Cohill

Summer 2021 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium

Background: Low Vision is a life-altering visual disability (CDC, 2015). OTs work with individuals with low vision and work in the workplace and education, however, there is no research on OTs working with individuals with low vision in work or post educational settings (Butler, 2016). Vocational and educational needs are often not being met for individuals with low vision (Barbieri et al., 2019).

Problem: OTs have a limited role in adolescent transition to the workplace and higher education in individuals with low vision and other visual impairments.

Purpose: To understand transitional programs that support vocational and educational development of individuals …


Interdisciplinary Practice For Occupational Therapy And Low Vision Rehabilitation, Priscilla Gim, Karen Park, Becki Cohill, Susan Macdermott Apr 2021

Interdisciplinary Practice For Occupational Therapy And Low Vision Rehabilitation, Priscilla Gim, Karen Park, Becki Cohill, Susan Macdermott

Spring 2021 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium

The purpose of this capstone project was to advocate occupational therapy in low vision rehabilitation for improved access to low vision rehabilitation (LVR) for the adult population. However, due to COVID-19 pandemic, this capstone project shifted to a research study assessing limiting factors for occupational therapy collaboration with low vision services and exploring eye physician’s perception on low vision occupational therapy.

A mixed-methods survey was conducted to explore 54 eye physicians including Doctor of Medicine (MD) specialized in ophthalmology and Doctor of Optometry (OD)’s perception on the role of low vision occupational therapy, benefit of low vision occupational therapy, current …


Visionary Fall 2017, College Of Optometry Jan 2017

Visionary Fall 2017, College Of Optometry

Visionary

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When The Challenges Of Aging And Visual Impairment Collide: Working Together To Build A Toolbox Of Rehab Ideas Of Best Care For Older Adults, Regula H. Robnett, Kathy Clarrage Nov 2016

When The Challenges Of Aging And Visual Impairment Collide: Working Together To Build A Toolbox Of Rehab Ideas Of Best Care For Older Adults, Regula H. Robnett, Kathy Clarrage

Occupational Therapy Faculty Presentations

Workshop/presentation by Regi Robnett, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA, professor in the UNE Department of Occupational Therapy and Kathy Clarrage, COMS, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the State of Maine. Given at the North East Chapter of the Association for Education and Rehabilitation for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NEAER) conference, this presentation encouraged health care providers to work as a team to care for older, visually impaired adults. The professional audience included orientation and mobility specialists, vision rehabilitation therapists, low vision specialists, administrators in the field of blindness, social workers in the field of blindness and vocational rehabilitation counselors.


Puzzleart Therapy: Connecting The Pieces In Search Of Answers, Jennifer Fortuna Oct 2016

Puzzleart Therapy: Connecting The Pieces In Search Of Answers, Jennifer Fortuna

Open Journal of Occupational Therapy: Occupation and the Artist

Alli Berman has been an artist, educator, author, and lecturer for more than 25 years. Her art can be found in private, corporate, and nonprofit collections around the world. Berman is the creator of PuzzleArt, a series of small abstract paintings that combine to form a modular puzzle. When a stroke impacted Berman’s quality of life, she turned to art for answers. Engagement in a meaningful activity, such as painting, provided her motivation and strength for continued physical and psychological healing. The PuzzleArt concept evolved from a simple exercise that helped Berman to fit all of the missing pieces back …


Nsu College Of Optometry The Visionary - Fall 2016, Nova Southeastern University Jan 2016

Nsu College Of Optometry The Visionary - Fall 2016, Nova Southeastern University

Visionary

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Visionary Winter 2015, College Of Optometry Feb 2015

Visionary Winter 2015, College Of Optometry

Visionary

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Visionary Fall 2015, College Of Optometry Jan 2015

Visionary Fall 2015, College Of Optometry

Visionary

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Visionary Summer 2014, College Of Optometry Aug 2014

Visionary Summer 2014, College Of Optometry

Visionary

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Visionary Summer 2013, College Of Optometry Jun 2013

Visionary Summer 2013, College Of Optometry

Visionary

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Visionary Spring 2012, College Of Optometry Apr 2012

Visionary Spring 2012, College Of Optometry

Visionary

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Visionary Fall 2011, College Of Optometry Aug 2011

Visionary Fall 2011, College Of Optometry

Visionary

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Visionary Spring 2011, College Of Optometry Apr 2011

Visionary Spring 2011, College Of Optometry

Visionary

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Visionary Fall 2010, College Of Optometry Oct 2010

Visionary Fall 2010, College Of Optometry

Visionary

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Visionary Fall 2009, College Of Optometry Oct 2009

Visionary Fall 2009, College Of Optometry

Visionary

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Visionary Spring 2009, College Of Optometry Jan 2009

Visionary Spring 2009, College Of Optometry

Visionary

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Visionary 2008, College Of Optometry Aug 2008

Visionary 2008, College Of Optometry

Visionary

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Visionary 2007, College Of Optometry Jan 2007

Visionary 2007, College Of Optometry

Visionary

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Visionary 2006, College Of Optometry Jan 2006

Visionary 2006, College Of Optometry

The Visionary

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